General Notes on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

This note serves as a repository for general knowledge, theories, and resources related to the Myers-Briggs system.

Part 1: The Four Dichotomies

The foundation of the 16-type system is built on four pairs of opposing preferences, known as dichotomies.

Energy: Introversion (I) vs. Extraversion (E)
- Where do you get your energy?
Information: Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N)
- What kind of information do you naturally notice?
Decisions: Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)
- How do you make decisions?
Lifestyle: Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P)
- How do you prefer to live your outer life?

Part 2: The 16 Personality Types

The combination of the four dichotomies results in 16 distinct personality types. Each type has a unique "stack" of cognitive functions that dictates how they perceive the world and make decisions.

(This section can be expanded with descriptions for each of the 16 types.)

ISTJ
ISFJ
INFJ
INTJ
ISTP
ISFP
INFP
INTP
ESTP
ESFP
ENFP
ENTP
ESTJ
ESFJ
ENFJ
ENTJ

Part 3: The Cognitive Functions

The cognitive functions are the "mental software" that underpins the four-letter type code. Each type has a stack of four primary functions, ordered by strength and consciousness.

The 8 Functions

Perceiving Functions (Information Gathering):

Introverted Sensing (Si): Internal library of past experiences and detailed facts.
Extraverted Sensing (Se): Focus on the current, tangible, sensory world.
Introverted Intuition (Ni): Synthesizing patterns to form a singular, future-oriented vision.
Extraverted Intuition (Ne): Exploring possibilities, connections, and what-ifs in the external world.

Judging Functions (Decision Making):

Introverted Thinking (Ti): Internal framework of logic and first principles.
Extraverted Thinking (Te): Organizing the external world for efficiency and logic.
Introverted Feeling (Fi): Internal compass of personal values and authenticity.
Extraverted Feeling (Fe): Focus on social harmony and the values of the group.

Part 4: Key Concepts & Further Research

(A section for deeper topics.)

Function Stacks: (Dominant, Auxiliary, Tertiary, Inferior)
Shadow Functions: (The other four functions in a type's stack)
The Grip: How types behave under extreme stress.
Type Dynamics and Development
Criticisms and Limitations of MBTI

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